Welcome to the Political Science Department!

209 Spotts World Culture Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Office: 724.738.2075 Fax: 724.738.2471 Dr. Mark Daniels, Chair 724.738.2416 Casey McCandless, Secretary 724.738.2474

PROGRAM IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

Government and its functions are central to the lives of everyone.  Political science studies the politics that surround government and the political behavior of citizens and politicians.  It tries to explain and understand the structure and operation of governments, the policies that government adopts, as well as the major issues and values of political life.  Political science majors develop the analytic and practical skills that are necessary to grasp the wide range of political problems and opportunities that will challenge society in the years ahead.

Concern for maintaining a quality academic environment is combined with an emphasis on expanding the future employment possibilities of political science majors.  Political science majors are prepared to enter occupations related to the field, enter graduate or law school, and enter occupations in other fields, such as education or business and industry.